Welcome to Counseling Services
We all experience times of change and transition in our lives. Sometimes this process is orderly and understandable. At other times it can be rapid, chaotic, and upsetting. Understanding, coping, and dealing with these times can be difficult. When we need help, we often turn to family and friends. Sometimes we need the assistance of a professional trained to work with people in the process of exploring and solving problems in their lives.
We would like to welcome you to Counseling Services with the hope that our services will be helpful to you.
The Mission
The mission of Counseling Services (CS) is to promote the psychological well-being and personal effectiveness of Albion College students, so as to enhance their personal and academic functioning. CS assists students in overcoming personal, emotional, and psychological issues that may negatively impact their ability to reach their academic goals and to make the most of their educational experience at Albion. CS educates students about mental health and wellness issues and teaches them about healthy lifestyle choices. CS strives to assist students in acquiring the skills, attitudes, and resources necessary to both succeed in the college environment and pursue satisfying and productive lives.
A core component of our mission is the promotion and affirmation of diversity in its broadest sense. We recognize that a diverse community enriches our campus and enhances opportunities for human understanding, both of which contribute to the learning environment for all. CS has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse people. In all clinical, assessment, training, psychiatric, program, and outreach services we strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome and respected. As a staff, we attempt to facilitate mutual respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds, gender, sexual/affectional orientations, mental and physical abilities, languages, classes, ages, religion/spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic background as well as other types of diversity. We strive to nurture environments where similarities and differences among people are recognized, respects, and honored.
Counseling Services Mission Statement
Counseling Services promotes the intellectual, emotional, and personal growth of Albion College students through psychological services and programs.